Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: The term Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has been replaced by Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), reflecting a shift towards recognising metabolic dysfunction as the primary cause rather than the absence of alcohol. This change helps remove the stigma tied to alcohol use and better directs focus to underlying […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Needle-Free Shock Syringe
Needle-Free Shock Syringe: Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a shockwave-based, needle-free syringe that ensures painless drug delivery, reducing skin damage and the risk of infection. The shock syringe uses high-energy shockwaves to deliver drugs through the skin without the need for needles, offering a painless alternative to traditional injections. A […]
Presence Of Poliovirus
Presence Of Poliovirus: The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified the presence of poliovirus in multiple countries, including Pakistan, Cameroon, and several European nations.The research suggests that poliovirus may be primarily transmitted via the respiratory route rather than the traditionally assumed faecal-oral route.The resurgence of polio is evidenced by recent detections of both wild and […]
Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) : Set To Launch
Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX): Set To Launch The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its year-end mission, “Space Docking Experiment” (SpaDeX), today from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota. The primary objective of the SpaDeX mission is to develop and demonstrate the technology needed for rendezvous, docking and undocking […]
Bayraktar Akinci
Bayraktar Akinci: Turkey has successfully tested the firing of the supersonic missile UAV-122 from the Bayraktar Akinci drone. It is a long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar. It has been designed to perform various operations supporting fighter jets. It is capable of performing air-to-ground and air-to-air attack missions. The […]
State of E-Waste in India : Report
State of E-Waste in India : Report The Minister of State for the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs provided data that reflects growing use of electronic and electrical devices across the country. India has witnessed a 72.54% rise in e-waste generation over five years, increasing from 1.01 million metric tonnes (MT) in 2019-20 […]
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe : In News
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe : In News NASA’s Parker Solar Probe recently set a historic record by flying closer to the Sun than any other man-made object, reaching speeds of 430,000 mph and withstanding temperatures up to 982°C. It was Launched in 2018, a car-sized robotic spacecraft, is named after American solar astrophysicist Eugene Newman […]
GPS Spoofing
GPS Spoofing: GPS interference on passenger aircraft, including ‘spoofing’ with false signals, are on the rise over conflict zones globally, including on India’s borders with Pakistan, a report from the OPSGROUP said recently. GPS spoofing, also known as GPS simulation, refers to the practice of manipulating or tricking a GPS receiver by broadcasting false GPS […]
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: AI and machine learning to help the Indian pharma industry to pivot innovation. AI refers to machines performing human-like tasks such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making. Core components include: Machine Learning (ML): Algorithms that improve over time with data. Neural Networks: Mimicking the human brain for pattern recognition. Natural Language […]
Kaveri Engine
Kaveri Engine: India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced that the Kaveri engine has been cleared for inflight testing. The Kaveri engine project began in the late 1980s with the goal of powering the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. It has been developed by the […]
